There are 6 ways to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or bus
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Fly from San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
2h 31m$202–472Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
7h 49m$32–68BART, train
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway Red-N
- Take the train from Richmond to Renotrain California Zephyr
9h 28m$84–168Drive 225.8 mi
- Drive from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Renocar 225.8 mi
3h 58m$42–60Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
3h 20m$371–563BART, train, bus
- Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus
8h 14m$84–136
South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $200 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno. However, there are services departing from Airport Blvd & Baden Ave and arriving at Reno Amtrak via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno. However, there are services departing from San Francisco International Airport and arriving at Reno via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) and Reno is 198 miles. The road distance is 227.1 miles.
The best way to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno, including transfers.
South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno train services, operated by BART, depart from San Francisco International Airport station.
The best way to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $200 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between South San Francisco Station (Caltrain), CA, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Subway from Millbrae to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from South San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno train services, operated by BART, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Reno.
There are 221+ hotels available in Reno.